Podcast Episodes

Part 2 of muscle and protein metabolism with Emeritus Professor Don Layman

Episode 136

A legendary Professor in the area of Protein metabolism, Don's laboratory works to define protein and amino acid requirements and the interrelationship between dietary protein and carbohydrates in ad…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

Wisdom Wednesdays - the role of circadian rhythms in mental health

Episode 135

Today I discuss some recent research showing that circadian rhythm disruption may be behind a whole range of mental health and neurological disorders.

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Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

All you need to know about muscle and protein with Emeritus Professor Don Layman

Episode 134

A legendary Professor in the area of Protein metabolism, Don's laboratory works to define protein and amino acid requirements and the interrelationship between dietary protein and carbohydrates in ad…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

Wisdom Wednesdays: The impact of steps and walking speed on disease and mortality risk

Episode 133

Today I review the evidence from a couple of recent studies on the impact of walking and walking speed on disease and mortality risk.

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Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

The death of the serotonin theory of depression with Dr Mark Horowitz

Episode 132

Around 80% of people surveyed believe in the serotonin theory of depression, which has now been categorically disproved by a research paper published in the top academic journal Nature Molecular Psyc…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

The massive sting in the tail of Covid-19

Episode 131

Today I look at the data emerging around long covid. 

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Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

A brighter day for mental health with Elliot Kallen

Episode 130

Elliot is the Co-Founder and President of A Brighter Day, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teens manage depression and stress.

Every year, millions of teenagers struggle with thoughts of…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Wisdom Wednesdays - what impact does coffee have on cardiovascular disease risk?

Episode 129

Today I look at a new study exploring this topic, which disputes common health professional guidelines.

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Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

The art and science of body mapping, with Professor Katherine Boydell

Episode 128

My guest today is Professor Katherine Boydell, a Professor of Mental Health at the Black Dog Institute. She is also a Professor in Medicine at the University of New South Wales, an Adjunct Professor …

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Wisdom Wednesdays - why magnesium should be on your supplement list.

Episode 127

Today I explore the health benefits of magnesium, with a particular focus on recent research on potential cancer-fighting mechanisms.

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Published on 3 years, 2 months ago